Geofencing

Protect What’s Yours

Geofencing is your automated sentry to prevent theft and maximize ROI

Asset theft is an unfortunate reality for modern businesses. But a device that locks down and alarms when it’s not where it’s supposed to be sends a clear message: You won’t make that theft easy. Protect your high-end kiosk hardware, sensitive patient records, or confidential business data with powerful geofencing.

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Secure Your Device Fleet Against Loss and Misuse at Every Step

While theft is the top concern for any device fleet operator, the value of strong geofencing goes beyond theft protection. Lost devices, assets straying from their defined zones, and misuse are common risks — and where geofencing provides proactive value, not just defensive insurance. Here’s how.

Lock devices to specific locations, turning stolen hardware into worthless, noisy paperweights
Lock devices to specific locations, turning stolen hardware into worthless, noisy paperweights

Keep devices within authorized areas, ensuring resources stay where they’re intended
Keep devices within authorized areas, ensuring resources stay where they’re intended

Use GPS tracking and alarm functions to quickly find misplaced or lost devices
Use GPS tracking and alarm functions to quickly find misplaced or lost devices

Keep drivers on assigned routes, alerting you to any deviations for better oversight
Keep drivers on assigned routes, alerting you to any deviations for better oversight

Increase ROI by preventing theft and maximizing security, preserving device value
Increase ROI by preventing theft and maximizing security, preserving device value

Identify route exceptions to improve efficiency and cut unnecessary costs
Identify route exceptions to improve efficiency and cut unnecessary costs

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Always-On Geofencing for Always-On Protection

Esper’s geofencing doesn’t take a break, so neither do your defenses. With automated alerts, lockdowns, and tracking, you’re covered around the clock. Whether devices are in transit, on-site, or in remote locations, geofencing ensures they’re monitored and protected every step of the way.
  • Lock Devices to Prevent Theft: Automatically restrict device functionality outside designated zones, making stolen hardware unusable and unattractive for resale.
  • Restrict Usage to Specific Locations: Set boundaries to ensure devices are only used where they’re authorized, keeping resources and information secure and accessible only in approved areas.
  • Quickly Locate Lost Devices: Use GPS tracking and an audible alarm to locate misplaced devices easily, reducing downtime and loss.
  • Monitor Driver Routes for Compliance: Lock devices to assigned routes and receive alerts if a driver strays, helping you maintain control over fleet operations.
  • Identify and Address Route Deviations: Track route patterns and deviations to improve routing efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
  • Maximize ROI by Reducing Asset Loss: Keep devices within controlled zones to prevent theft and extend their lifespans, ensuring you get the most value from your investment.

Streamline

Guarantee that every user has the exact experience you want — nothing more, nothing less.

Reduce OpEx

Fully lock down devices to prevent misconfiguration and other tinkering that leads to costly troubleshooting and maintenance.

Enhance prodcutivity

Limit devices to essential functions, eliminating employee distractions and customer confusion.

Strengthen security

Shield devices from unauthorized access and modifications, keeping sensitive company data safe.

Future-proof your fleet by easily configuring and securing a range of devices - from POS systems to tablets and digital signage - adapting as your business grows.

Security from Day One

Purpose-built devices have a job to do. From point of sale systems to digital kiosks, Android to iOS, these devices are central to modern business interactions and revenue generation. When they deviate from their intended function, operations grind to a halt, causing customer frustration and lost revenue.

Don’t let an unsophisticated kiosk feature bring down your business. Esper’s hardened kiosk mode can’t be bypassed, offering robust protection for valuable hardware assets while ensuring every device in your fleet is always doing what it’s supposed to.

You can’t watch your devices 24/7 — but with Esper, you don’t have to. From high-value retail kiosks to classroom tablets, lost or stolen devices are no longer a constant worry. Esper’s geofencing provides the peace of mind that your assets are secure, day and night.

From the moment you set up geofencing, your devices gain an added layer of protection, allowing you to focus on what matters most: running your business.

Higher productivity

Get more done faster by performing tasks remotely instead of traveling to a device’s location.

Reduced support costs

Since you don’t need physical access to a device you can eliminate the costs of manual intervention like truck rolls and shipping devices.

No costly downtime

Problems happen quickly, and with remote tools like viewer and control, solutions can too. Fix issues in real-time so your devices get back up and running fast.

Streamline deployments

Automate app and update rollouts to save time and ensure consistency.

Gain real-time insights

Create custom alerts and notifications for faster decision-making and response times.

Integrate seamlessly

Connect directly with your existing systems and tools for a unified experience.

Automate repetitive tasks

Reduce manual workload with APIs built for large-scale automation.
Optimize device management: Configure device settings, trigger actions, and monitor performance in real-time.

See What Other Esper Users Say About Geofencing

As a service provider, we value Esper’s ability to manage everything at the device level or group level (department/customer) and stagger updates to ensure that devices don’t go down during critical hours, remote debugging, and hardware validation.
Strategic Technologist
Esper User on G2
What surprised me about Esper was the ease of use and deployment to our devices bundled with the amount of features that it offers. It is a complete package that allows me to take control of the devices within our company to remote manage without the need to have the device in my hands.
IT Manager
Esper User on G2
We use Esper to provide new Versions of our Android apps to Android tablets. Before using Esper, we had to upload the app to every single device ourselves. With Esper, we assign the new Version to the existing group, and the app is delivered to the tablets within 5 minutes.
Software Engineer
Esper User on G2

BusRight and Esper both value simplicity, usability, and an outstanding user experience, so it’s a natural partnership. After Esper’s free trial, we became so accustomed to their modern and intuitive platform, the competitor solutions just felt off. Also, the features that Esper provides are robust where other companies say they provide the same solutions, but they’re clearly not built for fleet management.

Neil Bhammar
Head of Operations, BusRight

In order to cope with the Pandemic and ensure that our students wouldn’t miss out or fall behind, we procured 10,000 devices with an aim to use them for blended learning once the schools resumed. A Mobile Device Manager (MDM) wasn’t enough. We required a partner that would help us to restrict usage to educational apps, track our devices and enable our teachers to monitor the students’ usage of the devices.

Hitesh Rawtani
Director Technology, Teach for India

See What Other Esper Users Say About Geofencing

BusRight and Esper both value simplicity, usability, and an outstanding user experience, so it’s a natural partnership. After Esper’s free trial, we became so accustomed to their modern and intuitive platform, the competitor solutions just felt off. Also, the features that Esper provides are robust where other companies say they provide the same solutions, but they’re clearly not built for fleet management.

Neil Bhammar
Head of Operations, BusRight

In order to cope with the Pandemic and ensure that our students wouldn’t miss out or fall behind, we procured 10,000 devices with an aim to use them for blended learning once the schools resumed. A Mobile Device Manager (MDM) wasn’t enough. We required a partner that would help us to restrict usage to educational apps, track our devices and enable our teachers to monitor the students’ usage of the devices.

Hitesh Rawtani
Director Technology, Teach for India
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FAQ

What is a geofence used for?

Geofencing creates a digitally fenced area that triggers an action when a device enters or leaves that area.

What is an example of geofencing?

A common example of geofencing is location-based marketing in smartphone apps. When you get within the vicinity of a store, the app may generate a notification telling you about local deals or encourage you to use their store assistance mode. In this scenario, the geofenced area triggers when you enter it. In others, the geofence triggers when the device leaves it.

Do I need software for geofencing?

Yes. This isn’t a native function of any operating system (mobile or otherwise) and requires third-party software.

How Do You Pin a Screen on Android?

App pinning needs to be enabled in Settings. After that, you can swipe up to show recent apps, long press on the app, and select Pin. For more information, check out our full guide on how to use app pinning.

How accurate is geofencing?

Geofencing is as accurate as the GPS on the device. This will vary by location — very dense areas (with trees or buildings, for example) will be less accurate than open areas.

Does Android support geofencing?

Yes! It isn’t a native function, but you can enable geofencing with third-party software.